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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.73, 36,747.07 and 15,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.73, 36,747.07 and 15,298.07 is: 21,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.73 : 36,747.07 = 15,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.73/36,747.07 = 15,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.73x = 36,747.07 × 15,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.73x = 562,159,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,159,027.17/26,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.59

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